U.S. Landfill Protocol

The U.S. Landfill Protocol addresses GHG emission reductions associated with installing a landfill gas collection and destruction system at landfill operations located in the United States.

Current Protocol Version(s) Available for Project Submittal Adoption Date Notes and Supporting Documents
U.S. Landfill Protocol Version 6.0

(Previous versions)

June 8, 2022 Errata and Clarifications to U.S. Landfill Protocol Version 6.0 (April 13, 2023)

Summary of changes from Version 5.0 to Version 6.0

U.S. Landfill Protocol Version 6.0 Summary

Project Registration Documents

Document Description Required Phase Privilege
U.S. Landfill Project Submittal Form A proposal to undertake a landfill gas capture and destruction project within the U.S. Project Submittal Public
Pre-Existing Landfill System Diagram A pre-existing landfill system diagram is only required if there is a pre-existing, active landfill gas collection and destruction system at the project site. Project Submittal Public
Landfill Project Data Report The purpose of this document is to assist project developers in identifying high areas of risk, highlight important aspects of the protocol, and facilitate verification. Registration Private
Project System Diagram A project diagram is required for non-sequestration projects. See the example landfill diagram for recommended format and content. Verification Private
Landfill Project Sample Monitoring Report – ZCRP This report is required for projects that have elected to take a zero-credit reporting period under the U.S. Landfill Protocol. Please refer to Section 3.4.6 of the Reserve Offset Program Manual for when and how the report shall be submitted. Verification Private
Landfill Project Sample Monitoring Report – Interim Reporting Period This report is required for projects that have elected to conduct verification for two reporting periods under the U.S. Landfill Protocol. Monitoring Reports that cover the first reporting period of a two-year verification period must be submitted no later than six months following the end of the relevant reporting period. Please see Section 7.3.2 of the U.S. Landfill Protocol for more details. Verification Private

Protocol Development & Previous Versions

Use the links below to access information about the original protocol development process and previous versions of the U.S. Landfill Protocol. Errata and clarifications, public comments, staff responses to public comments, workgroup participants, and other supporting documents can also be found here.

Click a version of the protocol below to access more information:

Please contact the Reserve with questions or comments.